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YA08 NKN

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,241 mi
Last recorded170,241 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 NKN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 170,241 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 159,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 145,012 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides(outer) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Nov 2020 133,344 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 119,845 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 116,781 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 108,266 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 98,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 84,911 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 84,911 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 72,860 miles

near side tailgate position lamp inop

Fail 16 Jun 2014 72,860 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

near side tailgate position lamp inop

Pass 24 Jun 2013 62,132 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 52,078 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges (cords soon to be exposed)

front tyres feathered on outer edges

Fail 25 Jun 2012 52,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

both rear tyres bald on inner edges (cords soon to be exposed)

front tyres feathered on outer edges

Pass 13 Jun 2011 37,331 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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YA08 NKN is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 90,188 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA08 NKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA08 NKN registered?

YA08 NKN is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is YA08 NKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA08 NKN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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